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Clarence Gardner Obituary

Clarence Gardner passed away, surrounded by family on March 13, 2005 in Chico, Calif. at the age of 85. Clarence was born Feb. 2, 1920 in Carnegie, Okla. to Leslie H. and Josie E. Gardner. A Chico resident since 1958, Clarence operated his own floor covering contracting business until his retirement in 1982. He enjoyed his family and friends and spent most of his retirement years golfing, fishing, traveling and playing his guitar. He was a member of Chico Elks Lodge, SIRS 110 and American Legion, VFW and DAV. Clarence was a veteran of WWII serving in the Marine Corps from July 1940 to July 1946.

Clarence is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ruth Elaine Gardner; his children, Ruth Begell (Rick) of Vacaville, Calif., Clarice Pomada (Bob) of Bothell, Wash., Christy Gardner-Bond (George) of Dixon, Calif., Vance Gardner (Cheryl) of St. Helens, Ore. and Owen Gardner (Karen) of Red Bluff; 16 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Faye Allen Mercer Island, Wash. and Jo Grubbs (John) of Austin, Texas; brother and sister-in-law Dee and Yvonne Cullison from Chico; sister-in-law, Virginia Gardner from Glendale, Calif.; and numerous neices and nephews. His love of life and sense of humor will be missed by all whose life he touched. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at a later date. Charitable contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the donor's favorite charity in care of Bidwell Chapel.

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Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Mar. 15, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
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Dave Hall

March 18, 2005

Thank you Clarence for your friendship and advice through the years. Our deer hunting trips were the best experiences I have ever had.... Dave

Diane Flaherty

March 16, 2005

We are in Yuma and just read about Clarence's passing on-line. We are so sorry to hear the news. Please know, Ruth, that you and the family are in our thoughts.

Diane & Roger Flaherty

Ruth Phillips

March 15, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Gardners passing.

Ruth at Enloe Rehab

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